Risk Management

HIMSS21 Digital panelists will discuss what empathy looks like in practice in a hospital setting during a public health emergency.

This week's top stories include COVID-19 exposing vulnerabilities in the digital ecosystem, the CMS expecting Medicare Part D average premiums to increase nearly 5%, and WellSky acquiring Healthify to beef up its community care tools.

An executive at its Center for Telehealth explains how the Pennsylvania health system evaluates virtual care models – and when it knows it's time for an ER visit instead.

The health system's medical director explains how clinical AI is better than predictive analytics when it comes to improving patient outcomes.

Brian O'Donnell, vice president at Carahsoft, says to lessen their risk of being a victim of a ransomware attack, it's important that health organizations implement a security awareness program.

The ultimate goal of an organization's medical device cybersecurity program is to protect patient lives, says Sensato CEO John Gomez.

This week's top stories include Scripps being hit with four class-action lawsuits, AWS creating a new accelerator, and five Blue Cross Blue Shield plans launching a for-profit company focused on lowering drug prices.

Aligned incentives, integration and shared risk are what's needed in healthcare, say CEOs.

This week's top stories include President Biden allocating funds for strengthening the health IT infrastructure and bolstering cybersecurity, and the PharmaStars accelerator getting pharma and digital health companies on the same page.

In the newest edition of HIT Cybersecurity, Bob Barrett, senior director of security and IT assurance at HIMSS, discusses how organizations can educate staff and instill good cyber hygiene practices.